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Origin: Turkish

Meaning: She who brings victory; Of Bernhard; Brave; Strong bear; Strong; Smart

Fans of Tolkien will recognise the name Beren from the fantasy adventure Lúthien and Beren—a tale mirrored after the story of Aragorn and Arwen. Beren, in Tolkien's own constructed language, Sindarin, means “brave.” It also has roots in the real world. Beren originated as a German surname and is a derivative of Bernhard, which means “strong bear.” There is also evidence that it derives from the Greek name Bernice, meaning “she who brings victory,” and as a Turkish name meaning “strong” and “smart.”